Faulk will not suit up against the Panthers on Monday due to an upper-body injury, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to coach Bill Peters, "(Faulk has) played through it a little bit. It's going to be hit and miss," which put the defenseman's status for the Canes' remaining two games up in the air. The 25-year-old compiled his fifth straight 30-plus point campaign this year, despite registering a mere eight goals. In Faulk's absence, Roland McKeown will slot into the lineup.

Faulk participated in line rushes during pregame warmups, indicating he'll return to the lineup for Friday's game against the Capitals, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old blueliner, who's averaging over 22 minutes of ice time per game this season, will skate with Jaccob Slavin on the Hurricanes' top pairing against Washington.

Faulk (undisclosed) will not play Tuesday night against host New Jersey, NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be the third consecutive absence for Faulk, who has accumulated seven goals and 23 assists this season. The mobile puck-moving blueliner will be checked out again ahead of Friday's road game against the Capitals.

Faulk (undisclosed) wasn't listed in the projected lineup for Monday's home game against the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Carolina's top offensive blueliner is expected to miss his second game in a row. While the injury isn't believed to be serious, this is a significant blow for owners counting on the skilled playmaker in the fantasy playoffs. Klas Dahlbeck and Jaccob Slavin should make up the first pairing for Carolina in his stead.

Faulk is "bruised up a little bit" and will miss Saturday's game against the Senators, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Faulk was considered a game-time decision for the evening's matchup after he skipped practice Friday, but he will take a night to rest his minor injuries. While the Hurricanes don't possess a reserve of defensemen to replace him, Noah Hanifin's (concussion) return to the lineup Saturday should ease the pain slightly. Faulk's next oportunity to play arrives Monday when the team returns home for a rematch with Saturday's opponent.

Coach Bill Peters indicated Friday that Faulk -- who didn't participate in practice -- is dealing with some soreness and will likely be a game-time decision Saturday against the Senators, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Faulk's absence from Saturday's lineup would leave the Hurricanes without a major contributor along the blue line. In 74 games this season, the 26-year-old defenseman has totaled seven goals and 23 helpers while putting over 200 shots on goal (206) for a second straight season and the third time in his career. More information on his status should drop closer to the contest, with Noah Hanifin (concussion) potentially replacing him if Hanifin is cleared to play and Faulk can't. If neither can go, the Hurricanes may be forced to add another body from the AHL ranks.

Faulk scored two power-play assists while adding one shot, two PIM and four hits in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

He now has seven points, all helpers, in his last eight games. Faulk has scored 18 of his 29 points on the season with the man advantage, and while that's a nice bonus in leagues that reward PP scoring, it also makes him a liability in plus-minus on most nights.

Faulk had two power-play assists, five shots and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Boston.

EDGE Analysis

If you just saw Faulk's 16 power-play points, you'd think the 25-year-old blueliner was in the midst of another strong fantasy campaign. However, his even-strength play has been absolutely atrocious. Faulk still has only eight points at even strength, and his rating just hit a new career low at minus-23 with this performance.

Faulk scored three goals -- two on the power play -- during Tuesday's 7-3 win over Los Angeles.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old defenseman entered with a disappointing four goals and 15 assists through 56 games, so Tuesday's hat trick likely rewarded only the most patient fantasy owners. Faulk has been a solid asset in each of the past four seasons, so there's potential he returns to form for the stretch drive. Check your waiver wires.

Faulk posts two assists, a plus-1 rating and four shots on goal in a 3-1 victory over the Red Wings on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Unfortunately Faulk hasn't scored at his usual rate this season and is in danger of failing to tally double digit goals for the first time since 2013-14. But he is still picking up plenty of helpers and shots on goal. With 12 assists and 132 shots, Faulk is on pace for an increase from last season in each category. That production, combined with the potential for more goals, is probably enough to leave Faulk in the starting lineup.